The new slates proved their worth, and last week-end we got about a third of the roof covered in no time at all. then we snuck off to Mull for three days - idyllic weather and the west coast at it's very best. I have so often climbed in October in wind and rain, and there we were panting up Ben More wishing we had our shorts on.

Now down to our own old slates which are not bad but need sorting, and get smaller and smaller so more overlap and more per row. Lousy day yesterday meant we didn't get this side finished as planned,but loads to do inside as well.

At the moment when we need wood for the fire Mike just goes into the attic and chops up some of the old roof!